Day Headlines in Travel News: 2024-10-19

  • Marriott International Signs Agreement to Debut The Luxury Collection and AC Hotels to Shenzhen (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-19 07:13:57)
    Marriott International, Inc. today announced that it has signed an agreement with Shum Yip Holdings Company Limited to introduce The Luxury Collection and AC Hotels by Marriott to Shenzhen, a coastal city situated in southern China. Expected to open in November 2028, the Luxury Collection Hotel in Shenzhen will offer its authentic twist to luxury that encapsulates the spirit of the destination, while AC Hotel by Marriott Shenzhen North Station will provide its trademark modern design and seamless experience. 
  • Sun Princess Makes Highly Anticipated North American Debut for First Caribbean Season (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-19 07:08:25)
    The stunning Sun Princess – the newest, next-level Love Boat from Princess Cruises – debuted in North America this week, arriving in Ft. Lauderdale after a successful inaugural Mediterranean season.A true engineering marvel, the new 177,882-ton, 4,300-guest Sun Princess was first introduced in the Mediterranean in February 2024. Award-winning actress and performer Hannah Waddingham officially welcomed the newest and most innovative Princess Cruises ship, serving as godmother during a star-studded naming ceremony in Barcelona in April.
  • SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CELEBRATES 100TH CONCERT IN THE SKY (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-19 07:04:33)
    Southwest Airlines Co. hosted a surprise concert on Flight #1989 from Nashville to Miami with GRAMMY Award-winning songwriter Liz Rose, who was traveling to watch the songs she wrote with Taylor Swift take the stage at the global superstar’s Miami show. This Southwest® flight took place on Oct. 17 and celebrates the 100th concert of the airline’s signature Live at 35® program that started in 2011, which brings live music performances onboard at 35,000 feet.
  • TAP CUSTOMERS CAN HELP TACKLE POVERTY THROUGH AIR MILE DONATIONS (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-19 07:02:51)
    TAP Air Portugal’s frequent flyers can help build a better world by donating their air miles to three charities that support human rights, education for all children and ending poverty.The option to donate through ‘solidarity travel’ is available to all members of TAP’s Miles&Go programme when flying to any of the airline’s 80+ destinations in the US, South America, Europe and Africa.The charities – APOIAR, Orbis and Sol Sem Fronteiras – will each receive one million airmiles from TAP and a further one million from the airline’s generous customers. Those miles will then be exchanged for flights for organisations to deliver the vital goods and services that the charities need.
  • Norway’s Growing Popularity Among UK Travellers (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-19 06:56:30)
    Norway is rapidly emerging as a top destination for British skiers this winter, according to Britain’s original specialist ski travel agency and tailor-made tour operator, Ski Solutions. As of 17 October 2024, Ski Solutions has seen December 2024 bookings to Norway surge by 64% year-on-year, reflecting a strong appetite for the Norwegian slopes among UK travellers.
  • Africa’s travel and tourism innovators celebrate at VIP reception in Diani Beach Kenya (Breaking Travel News 2024-10-19 06:53:35)
    Tourism royalty from across Africa convened at Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Diani Beach, Kenya for the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2024 to recognise the travel organisations pushing the boundaries of excellence and innovation.